Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Supply Partner Manager – IT Channel

Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers by conducting periodic supplier update meetings/calls and visits.
  • Maintain current supplier profiles and records in Salesforce that include: Supplier account page, Points of Contact, DOR forms, Meeting notes, Pricing information and Product spec sheets.
  • Ensure the Key Suppliers are updated and briefed on our contracts, personnel changes, company news and strategic trends in the industry.
  • Advise Sales and Business Development Teams on best Suppliers to use on opportunities and stays on the periphery of those deals until they close.
  • Look for and maximize margin potential by assisting / leading in the negotiation of terms.
  • Assess Sales Team driven deals (against the Company’s written Policy) that include pre-payments and recommend the best structure.
  • Educate and advise the Suppliers on Dealer of Record (DOR) programs and champion our dealer agreements.
  • Conduct site visits to our Top 50 Supplier Accounts and Third-Party Integrators (Kitting Companies) to ensure the business is operating as expected.
  • Pre-plan, schedule and conduct meetings with Suppliers at the many industry trade shows and conventions to ensure we stay front of mind in a competitive environment.
  • Develop and implement partner plans for the assigned Accounts out of the Top 25 Suppliers.
  • Understand, assess Supplier’s performance relating to contract compliance, quality, delivery, and other factors that determine Darley’s success as a government contractor.
  • Where deviations are discovered, build options, escalate to management and assist in corrective action.
  • Onboard new Suppliers through an established process and assess / research any risk areas. If found, report to chain of command.
  • Participate in cross functional team initiatives that drive Supplier satisfaction (Marketing, Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Operations).
  • Generate and analyze monthly data reports that illustrate suppliers’ positions within the Defense and Darley landscape; provide frequent communication of data and analysis to other team members.
  • Work with Category Managers by looking for opportunities to elevate supplier statuses to strategic.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a business discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 1-3 years supplier management experience
  • Government contracting or similar experience
  • A minimum of two years in a professional business role or similar
Benefits
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Reimbursement
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life & Disability
  • HSA with Darley contribution
  • FSA
  • 401K/Roth with match and profit sharing
  • Darley paid life insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
supplier managementcontract compliancedata analysisnegotiationrisk assessmentperformance assessmentaccount managementreport generationbusiness development
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationteam collaborationproblem solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree